ColorplanBenjamin Moore Polished Slate (713) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Behr Hidden Gem (N430-6A). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 13.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E6C6B |
| RGB | 78, 108, 107 |
| HSL | 178°, 16%, 36% |
About Polished Slate
Polished Slate (713) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 13, Polished Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Polished Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Polar Jade (CC-754); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Polished Slate changes with the light
Polished Slate is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Polished Slate will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Polished Slate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Polished Slate from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Polished Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Polished Slate in real homes
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Polished Slate equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Douter (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Polished Slate questions
What undertone does Polished Slate have?
Polished Slate has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Polished Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Polished Slate a light or dark color?
Polished Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Polished Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Polished Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue No.289 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Polished Slate?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Polished Slate's undertone.
Where does Polished Slate work best?
Polished Slate works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Polished Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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